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Q155516: How to Remove the Lexmark MarkVision Monitor

Article: Q155516
Product(s): Microsoft Windows NT
Version(s): winnt:3.5,3.51,4.0
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kb3rdparty
Last Modified: 08-AUG-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation versions 3.5, 3.51, 4.0 
- Microsoft Windows NT Server versions 3.5, 3.51, 4.0 
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IMPORTANT: This article contains information about editing the registry.
Before you edit the registry, make sure you understand how to restore it if
a problem occurs. For information about how to do this, view the "Restoring
Registry Key" Help topic in Regedt32.exe.

SUMMARY
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Lexmark MarkVision is a Windows program that provides printer configuration and
status information. MarkVision also gives you control over your Lexmark laser
printers by using the bidirectional communication capability of the printer.
MarkVision works with printers connected to your workstation through TCP/IP and
Data Link Control (DLC), and with printers in the Microsoft Network.

MORE INFORMATION
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Occasionally it may be necessary to remove or re-install the MarkVisionMonitor.
Steps to remove the MarkVision monitor follow:

DLC Monitor
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1. Click Start, point to Settings, click Control Panel and then double- click
  Services.

2. Click Spooler, click Stop, and then click Close.

3. Start Registry Editor (Regedt32.exe).

4. Delete the following keys:

  HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Print\ Monitors\Lexmark
  DLC Network Port

  HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Lexmark\Print Monitor Utility

  HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Lexmark\Network Printer Utility

5. Exit Registry Editor.

6. Delete the following files:

  Lexmon.dll
  Lexlang.dll
  Lexmon.hlp
  Interact.exe
  Interact.dll
  Interact.hlp
  Lexcfg.cpl
  Lexcfg.hlp

7. Shut down and restart your computer.

WARNING: Using Registry Editor incorrectly can cause serious problems that may
require you to reinstall your operating system. Microsoft cannot guarantee that
problems resulting from the incorrect use of Registry Editor can be solved. Use
Registry Editor at your own risk.

For information about how to edit the registry, view the "Changing Keys and
Values" Help topic in Registry Editor (Regedt32.exe) or the "Add and Delete
Information in the Registry" and "Edit Registry Data" Help topics in
Regedt32.exe. Note that you should back up the registry before you edit it.

1. Click Start, point to Settings, click Control Panel, and then double- click
  Add/Remove Programs.

2. Click MarkVision and then click Add/Remove.

3. In Control Panel, double-click Services.

4. Click Spooler, click Stop, and then click Close.

5. Start Registry Editor (Regedt32.exe).

6. Delete the following keys:

  HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Print\Monitors\ Lexmark
  TCP/IP Network Port

  HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Lexmark\MarkVision

  NOTE: The above registry key is one path; it has been wrapped for readability.

7. Delete the following files:

  Lexlmpm.dll
  Lexbcelm.dll
  Lexstart.exe
  Lexbce.dll
  Lexip32.dll
  Lexll32.dll
  Lexnetui.dll
  Lexnetui.hlp
  Mvuninst.exe

8. Shut down and restart your computer.

Note: Markvision adds the value "lexbce" to the following registry key:

  HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Spooler\
  DependsOnService

If this entry is not removed before the Lexbce service is disabled, the Spooler
service may not start.

MarkVision is manufactured by Lexmark, a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make
no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product's performance or
reliability.

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Keywords          : kb3rdparty 
Technology        : kbWinNTsearch kbWinNTWsearch kbWinNTW400 kbWinNTW400search kbWinNT351search kbWinNT350search kbWinNT400search kbWinNTW350 kbWinNTW350search kbWinNTW351search kbWinNTW351 kbWinNTSsearch kbWinNTS400search kbWinNTS400 kbWinNTS351 kbWinNTS350 kbWinNTS351search kbWinNTS350search
Version           : winnt:3.5,3.51,4.0
Issue type        : kbhowto

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